Radford, VA Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The Radford Police Department serves the city of Radford, VA in Radford City County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 1,072 violent crimes and 927 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 99.6 per 100k residents, which is 6.2% below the national average. Property crime averages 128.9 per 100k, 21.2% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Motor Vehicle Theft had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 1 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade C
Annual Rate99.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents1,072 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade C
Annual Rate23.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents164 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade B
Annual Rate128.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents927 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade C
Annual Rate123.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents756 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade A
Annual Rate5.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents58 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime99.6C1072106.2-6.2%
Property Crime128.9B927163.6-21.2%
Aggravated Assault23.4C16422.3+5.3%
Larceny123.0C756116.4+5.7%
Motor Vehicle Theft5.9A5822.2-73.6%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 1 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
Pulaski 9 miles
C 101.5
D 214.3
Violent: 1.9% higher
Property: 66.3% higher
Dublin 9 miles
B 75.1
B 112.6
Violent: 24.6% lower
Property: 12.6% lower
Christiansburg 9 miles
B 94.6
F 292.7
Violent: 5.0% lower
Property: 127.1% higher
Blacksburg 11 miles
A 32.6
A 39.1
Violent: 67.3% lower
Property: 69.7% lower
Glen Lyn 15 miles
N/A 0.0
N/A 0.0
Violent: N/A
Property: N/A